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Dishonored 2 is hard to replace: few games combine shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. The NextGameLike team compared Dishonored 2 against over 6,700 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. BioShock, Prey and Deus Ex: Human Revolution lead the list, with BioShock reaching a 90/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dishonored 2 special.

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Year 2016Dev Arkane Studios

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The closest game to Dishonored 2 is BioShock — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Prey and Deus Ex: Human Revolution follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Dishonored 2

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dishonored 2. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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BioShock

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BioShock
Closest on genre
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and horror setting.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Prey

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Prey
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Dishonored 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is setting: a space setting.

Same studio: Arkane Studios.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat85
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, the same is here. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat86Tone67
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The Evil Within 2

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The Evil Within 2
Closest on progression
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Dishonored 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat85
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Terminator: Resistance

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Terminator: Resistance
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Teyon · Reef EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Dishonored 2 — the two agree on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Released 3 years after Dishonored 2.

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System Shock

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System Shock
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Nightdive Studios · Prime MatterOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Dishonored 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a cyberpunk setting.

Released 7 years after Dishonored 2.

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Closest on combat
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: horror setting.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat91Setting52
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Rage 2

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Rage 2
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeStealthDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Dishonored 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression.

Released 3 years after Dishonored 2.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat85Game mode76Tone71
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Super Metroid

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Super Metroid
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 1994Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

What brings it close to Dishonored 2 is strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: 2D presentation.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression56Visuals0
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Metroid Prime

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Metroid Prime
ShooterFPS
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what Dishonored 2 does: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is precision platforming.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression58
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Shadow Warrior 3

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Shadow Warrior 3
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Dishonored 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: fantasy world.

Released 6 years after Dishonored 2.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat37Setting37
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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Tigon Studios · Vivendi GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

What carries over from Dishonored 2 is stealth mechanics, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and a third-person camera.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat83Visuals72
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Half-Life 2: Episode One

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Half-Life 2: Episode One
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Android

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is ranged combat and horror setting.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting63Combat25
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Doom: The Dark Ages

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Doom: The Dark Ages
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2025Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Dishonored 2 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: ranged combat and fantasy world.

Released 9 years after Dishonored 2.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting62Combat33
15

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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Half-Life 2: Episode Two
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Android

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is ranged combat and horror setting.

It predates Dishonored 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting60Combat25

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